Program Controls Analyst

The role

The Program Controls Analyst Lead works with the Program Planning & Controls team to ensure cost-schedule integration and disciplined execution. This person will manage cost baselines, forecasts, and performance metrics for DoD, NASA, and commercial programs. They will also drive the transition to enterprise tools like ForProject and Empower.

What you will do

• Develop, maintain, and analyze time-phased cost baselines, actuals, and forecasts.
• Support the development of Performance Measurement Baselines and facilitate Integrated Baseline Reviews.
• Prepare and analyze program performance metrics including BCWS, BCWP, ACWP, variance analysis, and EAC.
• Collaborate with the Program Controls Scheduler to ensure cost-schedule integration.
• Interface with corporate finance to align program reporting with business objectives.
• Ensure program tools and processes meet financial reporting and control needs.
• Interface with Program Managers, CAMs, Engineering, Contracts, and Procurement to validate Estimates to Complete.
• Monitor, analyze, and report program performance using metrics, KPIs, dashboards, and trend analysis.
• Support proposal development by preparing cost volumes, BOEs, and schedule and cost planning integration.
• Support internal and customer-facing reviews including PMRs and customer data calls.

Required qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of experience in program controls, cost analysis, or financial planning within aerospace, defense, or similarly complex technical environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or related field.
• Experience in program cost control, performance measurement, and earned value analysis in aerospace or defense programs.
• Familiarity with corporate finance planning cycles, budgeting, and forecasting in a programmatic context.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, cost reporting tools, and working knowledge of Microsoft Project.
• Strong knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and ANSI/EIA-748 compliance.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical program teams and business/finance stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead with confidence and support/mentor junior analysts in day-to-day operations.
• Must be willing to travel on occasion to other business sites in support of EVM.

Nice to have

• Experience with for Project, Deltek Cobra, wInsight, EVMS, or equivalent tools.
• Ability to lead or support tool integration and process improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as NetSuite.
• Experience interfacing between program-level and enterprise-level finance functions.
• Familiarity with NASA, DoD, or commercial aerospace program control environments.
• Understanding of IPMR Formats 1–7, customer reporting requirements, and audit readiness.
• Experience supporting proposal pricing, BOE development, and transition from pursuit to execution.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
• Company wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources

Before you apply

• Applicants must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).
• Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

About the company

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions.